About Contra Costa County Marinas

Contra Costa County Marinas are publicly accessible waterfront facilities that provide access to the water and space to moor or dock small boats and yachts in Contra Costa County, CA. In addition to docking and storage, Contra Costa County Marinas often sell fuel and marine supplies, offer boat repair and maintenance services, and provide bilge and sewage pump-outs. They may offer boat rentals and boat operation or safety instructional classes as well. Some Marinas in Contra Costa County provide water, television, and phone hookups.

You may contact Marinas for questions about:

Contra Costa County Marina facilities and amenities

Boat docks and mooring

Membership, fees, and services

Contra Costa County boat repair, maintenance, and electrical service

Emergency marine towing in Contra Costa County

Marine fuel docks and stations

Marinas in Contra Costa County, California

There are more than 11,000 Marinas operating in the U.S., excluding private clubs. They may be publicly or privately owned and operated. Publicly owned docks in Contra Costa County are usually operated by municipalities. Management and maintenance may be performed as a municipal operation, or it may be contracted out to a Marina management company. Contra Costa County privately owned Marinas are predominantly owner operated. A Marina may be a freestanding facility or one component of a larger waterfront and upland development. Contra Costa County Marinas may include boating docks, sailing and yacht clubs, and boat ramps.

Contra Costa County Boat Docks & Storage

Marina operations include maintaining the dock, pilings, floating docks, and other waterside structures, and providing for periodic replacement of these structures. Management of a large parking area is also usually involved. Contra Costa County Marinas may offer dry stack storage or rack storage in large buildings. In these cases, operations also entail moving boats into and out of storage using forklifts and placing boats in the water using elevator lifts.

Destination Marinas

In addition to Marinas offering customary services, some specialized Marina types exist such as Destination Marinas that provide a wide range of amenities beyond just docking facilities. They cater to Contra Costa County boaters who seek additional recreational activities, and they are often associated with restaurants, hotels, retail developments, golf courses, and other leisure offerings.